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This is the game that never ends. Yes, it goes on and on my friends. We people started playing it somewhat knowing what it was and we’ll keep on playing it forever just because… Continue reading [This Game…] Charterstone→

Join Fry and Zoidberg as Planet Expr…I mean, space travelling people around is pretty cool. First there is space and then there is helping people out. Not to mention you get rewarded for your good deeds of taking over a new planet! What’s not to love?

Everyone loves to adventure! Most of us grew up watching Indiana Jones movies and always wanted a whip and a cool fedora. So who wouldn’t want to do what Indy does in a board game, selling newly found treasures to museums and curating your personal property…wait, what?

Doesn’t everyone dream of being a carpenter? Making floors, roofs, and walls…especially when they are full of color and many tiles. What could be better? Playing a board game of that may be better because it is quicker and less of a mess.

Back in the day we didn’t have this fancy technology. No screens to stare at endlessly, no boxes of electronics to twiddle our thumbs to. We had stories (and games, shhhh) that needed to be told by campfire. They were often embellished for dramatic affect. But there is consequences to that.

It is time to do science. Who doesn’t love science? Well I can think of a few but let’s not answer that question. How about staying alive? Yes, we all love that! We do that on a regular basis. Let’s stay alive together.

Nope, this is not a joke. This is 100% accurate and real. But hear me out. I have some points I make and might make you scratch your chin and say, “hmmm.” And then you can go out and get your own copy of this fine product.

Horror board game month is over, time to go back to regular games. Who doesn’t love regular board games, huh? I am breathing a sigh of relief that my selection of games to play has grown greatly. You never really realize what games you have until you limit yourself.

Hit the jump to see the events NonTraditional Board Games is doing in downtown Silver Spring. You can also click Events to be taken to the MeetUp page and sign up there.

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Upcoming MeetUp Events

Open Play at Silver Spring LibraryDecember 29, 2018 at 12:30 pm – 5:30 pmSilver Spring Library (900 Wayne Ave, Silver Spring, MD)Grab a game or bring your own, this event is open play. Whether it is chucking dice, full of traitors, laying tiles, or only cards involved, it doesn't matter; as long as it is a fun game, let's get it to the table and play it. The library will have games available to play but…

Wine & Game @ The Urban WineryJanuary 1, 2019 at 7:00 pm – 10:00 pmThe Urban Winery (949 Bonifant St, Silver Spring, MD)Come out with NTBoardGames (https://ntboardgames.com) to Silver Spring's very own The Urban Winery (http://www.theurbanwinery.com). Try some of their wine, mead, cider, or non-alcoholic drinks if you don't want to drink. They also have a nice spread of nibbles if you are hungry. As you enjoy their selection, play some games with friends and have a…